Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

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Understanding the Teen Brain

Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until they are 25 years old or so.

Understanding Your Medicare Benefits

Many different plans of Medicare available, with many factors to consider.

Unwrap the Gift of Toy Safety

Your challenge is to find toys that your children will enjoy and that you know are safe. Read on to learn important tips that can help.

Urethral Stricture Disease

When the urethra becomes narrowed or blocked it is called a urethral stricture. This condition can slow urine flow and cause infections.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not be able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that you’ll have to manage.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the urinary tract. They are a common health problem that affects millions of people each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs.

Use Your Medicines Wisely

Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.

Using Over-the-Counter Allergy Medicines

Keep these guidelines in mind when looking for allergy relief.

Using Sports Psychology to Improve Your Fitness

Fitness has a mental component, in addition to physical challenges. Even if you're in great shape, you can encounter mental obstacles that can decrease your motivation and stifle your performance.

Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer.

Uterine Sarcoma: Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease, such as uterine sarcoma.

Vaginitis

Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It's common in women of all ages. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.